Diseño de un Programa de Actividad Física Frente al Manejo de Posibles Situaciones de Estrés en Población Adulta en el Conjunto Residencial Guayacán Parques de Bogotá

Abstract

The present study analyzed the impact of a physical activity program on stress management in adults from the Guayacán Parques residential complex in Bogotá. It begins by establishing stress as an increasing problem in society, followed by conceptualizing stress and physical activity from different theoretical perspectives. The methodology had a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The IPAQ questionnaire and the PSS-14 perceived stress scale were applied to 22 adults, before and after an 8-session supervised physical activity program. A focus group was also conducted to explore perceptions and experiences. The results showed increases in levels of physical activity and decreased perceived stress after the intervention. The qualitative analysis corroborates these findings, by showing that participants noticed positive changes in stress management and overall well-being. It is concluded that the implemented physical activity program increased levels of physical activity and contributed to stress management in the participants. It is recommended to extend this type of studies and encourage community-based guided physical activity programs, to improve people's quality of life. The contributions of this study lie in providing evidence on the benefits of regular physical activity for stress management, a problem that affects well-being. In addition, it highlights the importance of implementing exercise programs supervised by experts, adapted to the needs of diverse communities